St George's House, Peter Street, Manchester
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St George's House, Peter Street, Manchester
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 25 Jul 2011
A big block of brown and buff Burmantofts terracotta. It resembles a confection with a rich chocolate base. The Kahn system for construction was used - underneath is reinforced concrete, so there the resemblance ends. There are irregular projections and recessions to the main front. Built 1907-11 by Woodhouse, Corbett & Dean. Grade II listed. It was built as a YMCA, complete with gymnasium, running track, and top-floor swimming pool, all of which were sadly obliterated on conversion to offices in the 1990s.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.477663
Longitude
-2.245858